Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US; Wintry Mix in the Northern Plains and Northeast

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding are possible across the central U.S. through Saturday. Large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes are all possible. There is an increased threat for wildfire development in the southern to central High Plains. A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain are forecast across portions of the northern Plains and central New England into early Friday morning. Read More >

Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15°NLon: 122.48333°WElev: 322.0ft.

Rain

50°F

10°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 05 Mar 05:31 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSE Tacoma WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 11pm.  Low around 43. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 48. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 11pm. Low around 43. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 48. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 52. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSE Tacoma WA
 47.23°N 122.43°W (Elev. 246 ft)
1:26 pm PST Mar 5, 2026
5pm PST Mar 5, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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